EP210 - Learning to Carry Both: When Grief and Joy Coexist

Can grief and joy exist at the same time? In this episode, Tim explores one of the most surprising realities of long-term grief: the ability to feel profound gratitude and deep sadness simultaneously. Through reflections on his sons’ graduations, milestone moments, and conversations from his Kindred Spirits bereavement group, Tim discusses the coexistence of grief bombs and “joy bombs,” and why healing is not about choosing one emotion over another. If you’ve ever felt guilty for laughing, celebrating, or finding happiness after loss, this episode offers reassurance that joy is not a betrayal of love—and that carrying both grief and gratitude may be one of the most honest parts of the long road of grief.